Green and Healthy Environments Program in Sao Paulo (PAVS)

In Sao Paulo , Brazil, this initiative is born to face the dismantling of policies and build an environmental management with active community participation . It empowers environmental managers who work in coordination with health promotion . They train people , help them identify needs and develop projects in areas such as tree planting, water, solid waste, healthy food, and the revitalization of public spaces, among other projects. It is an example of intersectoral strength and community participation.

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Br

2011

80.000
Urban

Health Promotion Through Community Radio AMORB / FM

In Porto Alegre , Brazil, an example of intersectoral information exchange has been launched through a community radio microphone. The radio program " In the Radio Waves " talks and raises awareness about health and its promotion . Speakers have a dialogue with the audience on how to empower themselves to achieve a better quality of life and to learn about disease prevention. This is a case study of community organization, in collaboration with different institutions.

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Sr

2013

543.925
Health
National

Forging Partnerships for a Tobacco Free Suriname

A law that seeks a tobacco-free country, was the result of a hard negotiation process that mobilized the health sector in Suriname. From the beginning this sector knew it could not act alone . It is based on a collaborative effort with contributions from different sectors. It included lobbying with political leaders and the private sector, as well as a creating awareness and mobilizing citizens. The law was passed in 2013 with an absolute majority.

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Mx

2010

119.715.000
Health
National

Strategy to Combat Overweight and Obesity

In Mexico, the numbers of overweight and obese people are increasing every year, as well as the diseases associated to these conditions . To meet this challenge, a National Agreement for Healthy Nutrition was proposed. Different sectors promote food regulation, changing the family diet and creating awareness of eating habits, and increasing physical activity. Each sector has a specific agenda that is coordinated with the rest.

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Ec

2006

16.285.500
Health
National

National Plan for Good Living (PNBV)

Ecuador established the National Plan for Good Living as a way to plan and generate actions. The Plan permeated the entire state structure, integrating Health, Education, Labor and Social Inclusion sectors , among others. It created opportunities for citizen participation, from the national to the local level with a focus on rights. The plan has its own resources and it has Presidential and legislative support. It is a clear example of intersectoral action to build sustainable development.

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North

South

Central

Caribbean

Age 15

Green and Healthy Environments Program in Sao Paulo (PAVS)

Health Promotion Through Community Radio AMORB / FM

Forging Partnerships for a Tobacco Free Suriname

Strategy to Combat Overweight and Obesity

National Plan for Good Living (PNBV)